Anatomy Trains Book

$70.00

Provides a revolutionary approach to the study of human anatomy which has been shown to improve the outcomes of physical therapies traditionally used to manage pain and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Describes a theory which is applicable to all common types of movement, posture analysis, and physical treatment modalities
Layout designed to allow the reader to gather the concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to need
Design icons direct readers to their own specialist areas of interest, e.g. manual therapy, movement therapy, visual assessment, kinaesthetic education or supplementary video material
Appendices discuss the relevance of the Anatomy Trains concept to the work of Dr. Louis Schultz (Meridians of Latitude), Ada Rolf (Structural Integration) and the practice of Oriental Medicine
Accompanying website (www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com) presents multi-media exploration of the concepts described in the book – film clips from Kinesis DVDs, computer graphic representations of the Anatomy Trains, supplementary dissection photographs and video clips, webinars, and some extra client photos for visual assessment practice
Text updated in relation to the most up-to-date research originally published at the International Fascia Research Congress, Vancouver, 2012
Includes the latest evidence for the scientific basis of common clinical findings, including preliminary evidence from human fascial dissections
Explores the role of fascia as our largest sensory organ
Contains updates arising out of continual teaching and practice – for example, the role of the fascia and its interconnectivity in the generation of pain and/or force transmission
New chapter discusses the role of Anatomy Trains theory in the analysis of gait
Video clips on an associated website (www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com) present examples of the concepts explored in the book
Podcasts on the website explore the therapeutic techniques involved
Website addresses and references fully updated throughout